Can’t touch the DOM? Reach for :has() to style any element

· Thoughtbot · Aug. 17, 2026, 12:37 a.m.
Web Development Javascript CSS component-libraries
Summary
The blog post discusses how the CSS pseudo-selector :has() can empower developers to style elements in ways that third-party component libraries may restrict, without relying on JavaScript.
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